Congratulations to Mrs. Hillestad our elementary STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) enrichment teacher. Today she was awarded South Dakota Outstanding Elementary (STEM) teacher at the 2025 South Dakota STEM Conference in Huron. Congratulations Mrs. Hillestad we are grateful for the impact and difference you are making for our students and school.
We invite all to an open house to congratulate Mrs. Hillestad in the STEAM classroom at Westside Tuesday, February 11 4-7pm.
Congratulations, Mrs. Hillestad. We are proud of you and honored to have you as an educator at Westside in Sisseton!
Due to current weather conditions, Sisseton Public Schools will start at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 3, 2025. Breakfast will not be served. Buses will run where able.
Sisseton School District Parent-Teacher Conferences:
Westside Elementary - February 10 & 11
SMS/SHS - February 11 & 13
THANK YOU to our school counselors for providing support services for our students and schools!
The Sisseton School District Native American Parent Committee meeting will be held Wednesday, February 12, from 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. in the Sisseton HS/MS Multipurpose Room.
The Sisseton Special Education Department is recognizing staff who go above and beyond for the students they serve. Congratulations to our Staff Star, Lexi Slama. Lexi is a Speech Language Pathology Assistant, and we appreciate the support she provides for students across the district!
The Sisseton Special Education Department is recognizing staff who go above and beyond for the students they serve. Congratulations to our Staff Star Meggan Hortness! Meggan was recognized for her positive attitude and willingness to always help others!! We appreciate all that she does for the learners at Westside.
Schedule Update - Tonight's South Dakota Parent Connection meeting on Autism and Related Disorders session has been canceled. Please join us for next month's meeting on February 24.
Due to predicted weather conditions, Sisseton Public Schools will start at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Breakfast will not be served.
❄️ Brrrr....Colder weather is in the forecast. ❄️
Please make sure your student is dressed appropriately for winter weather. Students riding the bus need to wear appropriate clothing for the weather conditions, such as long pants and a coat.
Learning is cool, but we want our students to stay warm!
*No School, Monday, January 20, 2025*
Staff Professional Development Day
The Sisseton Special Education Department is recognizing staff who go above and beyond for the students they serve. Congratulations to Ward Rumans, school psychologist, for being named Staff Star! Ward is helpful to students and staff. We appreciate his dedication and commitment to our school district!
Congratulations to Amanda Hillestad, STEAM teacher at Westside Elementary, who was named the South Dakota Science Teaching Association 2025 Outstanding Elementary Science Teacher. K-5 classroom teachers or educators who provide STEM programming for grades K-5 are eligible for this award. Mrs. Hillestad will be recognized for this award during the SD STEM Ed Conference recognition luncheon at the Huron Events Center on Friday, February 7. She will receive a certificate of recognition and a $1,000 award. Congratulations to Mrs. Hillestad for receiving this prestigious award!
January 20 update: Due to weather conditions, this meeting has been canceled.
Save the Dates: Join the Sisseton Special Education Department for sessions presented by the South Dakota Parent Connection on Autism and Related Disorders. The sessions will be live-streamed in the Sisseton School District Multipurpose Room. All are welcome to attend. The next session is January 20 from 4:15 - 5:15 p.m.
The Sisseton Special Education Department is recognizing staff who go above and beyond for the students they serve. Congratulations to Onai Marquez for earning this well-deserved award.
Due to forecasted weather conditions, the Sisseton School District will dismiss early. SMS/SHS will dismiss at 2:00. WS will dismiss at 2:10.
The Sisseton School District's last day of school before winter break is December 20, 2024. Staff return on Friday, January 3, 2025. Students return on Monday, January 6, 2025.
Sisseton School District Concert Schedule:
K-2nd grade on Fri., Dec. 6th.
3rd & 4th grade on Fri., Dec. 13th
MS/HS (5th-12th grade) on Mon., Dec. 16th.
All Concerts will begin at 7:00 pm in the Performing Arts Center.
The Sisseton School District Native American Parent Committee meeting will be held Wednesday, December 11, from 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. in the Sisseton HS/MS Multipurpose Room.
We are thankful for each of you. Have a safe Thanksgiving break.
School will resume on Monday, December 2, 2024.
